HIMOCIN 400MG TABLET

Composition for HIMOCIN

food interaction for HIMOCIN

alcohol interaction for HIMOCIN

pregnancy interaction for HIMOCIN

lactation interaction for HIMOCIN

food

alcohol

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It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Himocin 400mg tablet at a fixed time.Avoid Himocin 400mg tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

UNSAFE

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Himocin 400mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Expert advice for HIMOCIN

Avoid taking milk or dairy products, or taking antacids, didanosine, sucralfate, or vitamins within 2 hours before or after taking ofloxacin.

Do not start or continue the ofloxacin tablets if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ofloxacin or any of the other ingredients of ofloxacin tablet.

Consult your doctor before taking the drug if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Doctor’s advice should be considered before taking ofloxacin tablets in case of any following disease conditions such as fits (epilepsy), inflammation of the bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones (tendinitis), myasthenia gravis and kidney problems.

Q.Is ofloxacin/ Zenflox/ Zanocin OZ an antibiotic?Yes. It belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics

Q.Is ofloxacin penicillin based/ Steroid/ fluoroquinolone/sulfa?No. Ofloxacin is fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It is not a steroid and does not contain sulfa. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q.Can I take paracetamol/ibuprofen with ofloxacin?There is no known interaction and it is safe to take these drugs with ofloxacin. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q.Does Ofloxacin treat pink eye/chlamydia/ear infections?Ofloxacin is used to treat pink eye (conjunctivitis), ear infection and infection due to chlamydia

Q.Does ofloxacin affect birth control?It does not affect birth control

Q.Is ofloxacin safe for dogs/ cats?Yes it is safe to be used in pets.However, the dose vary. You need to consult a veterinary doctor

Q.Is ofloxacin the same as Ciprodex?No. Ofloxacin and Ciprodex are different drugs as Ciprodex contain ciprofloxacin.